When you have been injured in an accident through no fault of your own, you do not think it is fair that you should have to pay your resulting medical costs. After all, you did not cause the circumstances that led to the accident. The person or people responsible for the accident are the ones who should have to pay for your medical bills and lost income. However, convincing these individuals to pay what they owe to you can be difficult especially if they dispute who actually caused the incident. When you hire one of the personal injury lawyers in your area, you can file a legal suit that could convince the responsible party to pay what they owe or offer you a settlement for your suffering.
Putting the Responsible Party on Notice
Any of the personal injury lawyers that you retain can file immediate legal action that will put the responsible individual on notice that you intend to sue them in court. Most states allow defendants in lawsuits up to 30 days to respond to this notification. The person has the choice to go to court to defend himself or herself from your claim or offer you an out-of-court settlement. If the person chooses to go to court, you can entrust the presentation of your case to your lawyer. Your attorney will present evidence to exonerate you from responsibility.
Accepting a Settlement
If the person does not want to go to court, he or she could decide to offer you a settlement. This amount of money is intended to cover your current and future accident-related expenses. It is offered in exchange for you dropping the lawsuit.
Your lawyer can work out a fair settlement for you out-of-court if you prefer. You can find out more by contacting Mary Ann Covone Attorney at Law.
